How Much Did It Cost to Furnish Your First Apartment?

We regularly ask readers to share how much they spent on a given item, service, project, or upgrade in the home. We hope this information proves helpful to anyone needing to get a basic sense of how much something costs, and how much you can expect to pay.

Today's Question:

How Much Did It Cost to Furnish Your First Apartment?

Let us know how much you bought new vs. inherited from family and friends. Also, let us know if you shopped at thrift stores, or bought new stuff. Lastly, let us know how large your first place was, and where you live...